'The father of contemporary European detective fiction' Ann Cleeves
In this classic novel featuring Simenon's literary legend, a curious encounter on the tram leads Inspector Maigret to a sinister case
Inspector Maigret is savouring a beautiful spring morning in Paris when he has his wallet stolen by a pickpocket - only to find it returned the next day, on the condition he visit the thief's apartment. What Maigret discovers there sees him investigating an unusual murder, and embroiled in the world of aspiring film-makers - one where ever-changing loyalties can have tragic consequences.
Translated by Siân Reynolds
Other titles in this collection include: Maigret's Holiday, Maigret Sets a Trap, Maigret Defends Himself, Maigret's Doubts, Maigret's Patience, The Saint-Fiacre Affair, Maigret and the Lazy Burglar, The Carter of 'La Providence', Maigret and the Old People, Maigret's Dead Man and Maigret in Vichy
'Not just the world's bestselling detective series, but an imperishable literary legend' The Times
| ISBN: | 9780241788172 |
| Publication date: | 24th July 2025 |
| Author: | Georges Simenon |
| Publisher: | Penguin Classics an imprint of Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 192 pages |
| Series: | Inspector Maigret |
| Genres: |
Classic crime and mystery fiction Crime and mystery: police procedural Fiction in translation Classic fiction: general and literary |
'The father of contemporary European detective fiction' Ann Cleeves
In this classic novel featuring Simenon's literary legend, a curious encounter on the tram leads Inspector Maigret to a sinister case
Inspector Maigret is savouring a beautiful spring morning in Paris when he has his wallet stolen by a pickpocket - only to find it returned the next day, on the condition he visit the thief's apartment. What Maigret discovers there sees him investigating an unusual murder, and embroiled in the world of aspiring film-makers - one where ever-changing loyalties can have tragic consequences.
Translated by Siân Reynolds
Other titles in this collection include: Maigret's Holiday, Maigret Sets a Trap, Maigret Defends Himself, Maigret's Doubts, Maigret's Patience, The Saint-Fiacre Affair, Maigret and the Lazy Burglar, The Carter of 'La Providence', Maigret and the Old People, Maigret's Dead Man and Maigret in Vichy
'Not just the world's bestselling detective series, but an imperishable literary legend' The Times
Maigret's Pickpocket features in the following genres: Classic crime and mystery fiction, Crime and mystery: police procedural, Fiction in translation, Classic fiction: general and literary
Maigret's Pickpocket is available in Paperback, Ebook
Maigret's Pickpocket was written by Georges Simenon and published by Penguin Classics an imprint of Penguin Books Ltd
Maigret's Pickpocket has 192 pages
Yes it is part of Inspector Maigret series
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